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Category Archives: Song Beneath the Song
Smelling Sex and Candy: Anatomy of a Bad Song
DJ and author Amanda Nazario takes on Marcy Playground’s “Sex and Candy,” and ends up tackling the thorny trends of unrequited love songs. We even include a playlist of great songs about crushes. Continue reading
Song Beneath the Song: Xmas Edition
Greg Olear examines the lyrics of some popular holiday favorites. Continue reading
Song Beneath the Song: “Casimir Pulaski Day” by Sufjan Stevens
In this recurring feature, Greg Olear offers an analysis of the sublime seventh track on Illinoise. Continue reading
Song Beneath the Song: American Pie, Bohemian Rhapsody, Norwegian Wood
In which Greg Olear reveals the hidden meanings of three of his favorite songs: “American Pie,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “Norwegian Wood” Continue reading
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